The Executioner Knights Series by Kathryn Le Veque

Spies. Killers. Gentleman knights. Medieval England is about to face the Unholy Trinity. You read about them in 'Lord of Winter'. Now discover Book One in 2019's exciting new Medieval series! 1200 A. D. - In the time following the death of Richard the Lionheart and the ascension of his brother, John, to the throne of England, a plot against the new king is hatched from an unexpected place – deep within the bowels of The Lateran Palace in Rome. It is rumored that the Pope himself is behind it... moreSpies. Killers. Gentleman knights. Medieval England is about to face the Unholy Trinity. You read about them in 'Lord of Winter'. Now discover Book One in 2019's exciting new Medieval series! 1200 A. D. - In the time following the death of Richard the Lionheart and the ascension of his brother, John, to the throne of England, a plot against the new king is hatched from an unexpected place – deep within the bowels of The Lateran Palace in Rome. It is rumored that the Pope himself is behind it. It is a plot so dark, and so dastardly, that William Marshal needs men who specialize in dark and dirty games in order to save a king they all hate, yet a king that England desperately needs. The Marshal needs the men known as The Unholy Trinity -the Executioner Knights. Sir Maxton of Loxbeare is the leader of this unholy band of cutthroats. A big man with dark hair and dark eyes, Maxton fostered in the finest houses, but there is something unsettling about him. He is a man who easily kills without remorse, and he never questions an order, no matter how unsavory it is. William Marshall tasks Maxton and his comrades with seeking out the papal assassins, and the duty soon becomes a high-stakes game of chess, with checkmate being the life of the King of England. Enter Lady Andressa du Bose. A great heiress who was cheated out of her inheritance by a conniving aunt, Andressa has spent unhappy and bitter years serving in the convent she was essentially sold to. A chance meeting with Maxton introduces Andressa to a world she wants to be part of, and a man she is greatly attracted to, but in that meeting, she has unknowingly given Maxton a lead on something he very much wants – a clue to who the assassins really are. All signs point to papal operatives. Maxton has a job to do and he’ll use anyone he can to complete it, including the lovely pledge who is increasingly on his mind… and in his heart. Join Maxton and Andressa in a deadly game of cat and mouse, where all is not what it seems, and even those most devout can sometimes hold a terrible secret. It soon becomes clear that Maxton must make a choice… give in to his feelings for Andressa, or save a king, and with that, England’s sovereignty. It’s a showdown of good against evil, and the power of love against a knight’s sense of duty, in this larger-than-life Medieval Romance. Note: Read Lord of Winter by Kathryn Le Veque as a prequel to this series! less

The Executioner Knights are back, now with one of their own falling in love with a Welsh princess who holds the key to a renewed rebellion. Will love win out over his sense of duty? Kress de Rhydian is a man on a mission. The second Executioner Knight is off to Wales with a very important directive –William Marshal is determined to make a match between a Welsh princess and one of King John’s greatest enemies, thereby strengthening the growing rebellion against John... moreThe Executioner Knights are back, now with one of their own falling in love with a Welsh princess who holds the key to a renewed rebellion. Will love win out over his sense of duty? Kress de Rhydian is a man on a mission. The second Executioner Knight is off to Wales with a very important directive –William Marshal is determined to make a match between a Welsh princess and one of King John’s greatest enemies, thereby strengthening the growing rebellion against John. Outwardly, William Marshal supports the king but behind the man’s back, he is now plotting against the man. John is doing more harm to England and it is clear he must be removed from the throne with a king suitable for England’s rule. The Marshal wants John gone, but on his own terms. With a political marriage in mind, William Marshal sends Kress into Wales to escort Cadelyn ferch Rhys from her home, known as Mynydd Twywll (Mountain Dark), back to Chepstow Castle for the marriage. Cadelyn is one of the last full-blooded Welsh princesses, a very valuable commodity. But there is a complication – the princess falls in love with Kress along the way, and in spite of himself, Kress cannot deny his growing feelings for her. The problems begin. Upon reaching Chepstow, the princess refuses the marriage to the man of William’s choice and William discovers it is because of Kress, who is now increasingly sympathetic to the Welsh cause. Unbeknownst to William or Kress, the princess leads a band of rebels on her own and no longer willing to be a political pawn, she is verging on waging all-out war against William Marshall. Fearing Kress will side with the Welsh princess, William betroths Kress to another woman and sends him away before the princess can destroy the life of a stalwart young English knight. While the princess was playing a political game, the truth is that she is very much in love with Kress. As his loyalties to William Marshall weaken, so does the princess’ loyalties to her rebellion. Love is the ultimate prize now and Kress is torn between duty and love. Will his sense of duty and his loyalty to England win out? Or will the love of a rebel princess be his downfall? Read the entire Executioner Knight series:. By The Unholy Hand. The Mountain Dark. Starless (coming Winter 2019). Also read The Promise (February 21, 2019). Note: This book will be full-length, around 300 pages. less

You met Achilles and Susanna in Book Two of the Executioner Knights series – and sparks flew! Now, read their endearing and touching love story in ‘Starless’! The third Executioner Knight is in for a world of trouble…. Achilles de Dere is a stubborn knight prone to fighting - anywhere, anytime. If there is a punch to be thrown, it's usually from Achilles. When he first met Susanna de Tiegh, the sparks flew – and not in a good way... moreYou met Achilles and Susanna in Book Two of the Executioner Knights series – and sparks flew! Now, read their endearing and touching love story in ‘Starless’! The third Executioner Knight is in for a world of trouble…. Achilles de Dere is a stubborn knight prone to fighting - anywhere, anytime. If there is a punch to be thrown, it's usually from Achilles. When he first met Susanna de Tiegh, the sparks flew – and not in a good way. Susanna, an accomplished warrior in her own right and an agent for William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, refused to take Achilles’ bullying behavior. Friends feared they would kill one another. But an abject hatred of each other soon turned into something else. Now, Susanna is all Achilles can think of, even as he goes about his duties for William Marshal. When Susanna discovers that her own brother is involved in a plot against the king, Achilles is sent to help her get to the bottom of the plot. Before he can get to the woman he calls “Sparks”, however, Susanna’s brother realizes she is on to him and sells her off to one of the crown’s greatest enemies to silence her. Now, Achilles is determined to help the woman warrior who started off as a thorn in his side, but has now become the very air he breathes. It’s a race against time to not only save Susanna, but to stop the plot that threatens to destroy the very fabric of England herself. As Achilles once said to Susanna, without her in his life, his days are wrought with misery and his nights are Starless…. The Executioner Knight Series. By the Unholy Hand. The Mountain Dark. Starless. A Time of End (coming late 2019). less

The Executioner Knights are back! Alexander de Sherrington seeks to marry a daughter of the great Christopher de Lohr (Rise of the Defender). But not if King John has anything to say about it! Alexander de Sherrington, the man affectionately referred to as ‘Sherry’ by his friends, is off on the greatest adventure of his life… and his target is Lady Christin de Lohr. It’s a time of increasing hostilities between William Marshal’s allies and King John... moreThe Executioner Knights are back! Alexander de Sherrington seeks to marry a daughter of the great Christopher de Lohr (Rise of the Defender). But not if King John has anything to say about it! Alexander de Sherrington, the man affectionately referred to as ‘Sherry’ by his friends, is off on the greatest adventure of his life… and his target is Lady Christin de Lohr. It’s a time of increasing hostilities between William Marshal’s allies and King John. Alexander is now serving Christopher de Lohr and de Lohr, once the champion for Richard the Lionheart, is a long-time target of King John’s hatred. And the king knows that Lady Christin is the key to her father’s submission. Lovely and vivacious, Christin is as head-strong as her mother but born with her father’s innate sense of politics. She fostered in the finest homes and proved herself to be smart, intuitive, and calm under pressure. Unbeknownst to her father, William Marshal recruited Christin into his network of spies and even as she serves a de Lohr ally, the House of de Winter, as a lady in waiting for Lady de Winter, she conducts missions at the Marshal’s directive. One such mission comes to bear at a great gathering of warlords. Christin’s mission is to gain information from a certain baron, but in the process, she accidentally crosses paths with Alexander. Intrigued with the beautiful new spy, Alexander protects her from certain death, only to have her father believe that Alexander himself was the cause of her problems. That puts Christopher and Alexander at odds, which King John uses to his advantage. The king plots to marry Christin to his own bastard son to undermine Christopher’s power and Alexander is the only one who can stop the marriage before it’s too late. … but will Christopher trust him enough to let him? John Alexander and Christin, Christopher and Dustin, and the rest of the Marshal and de Lohr allies in this epic adventure of intrigue and romance that pushes the bonds of trust between allies. It’s Medieval Mayhem in 13th Century England! (Note: this novel will be in excess of 300 pages). less

Caius d'Avignon, the knight known as The Britannia Viper, finds himself on the opposite side of William Marshal. .. and the Executioner Knights are caught in the middle. .. Welcome to another Executioner Knights' tale! When Caius d’Avignon is sent north at the request of a cousin of William Marshal to help in a dispute between neighbors, Caius couldn’t have imagined how his life would change... moreCaius d'Avignon, the knight known as The Britannia Viper, finds himself on the opposite side of William Marshal. .. and the Executioner Knights are caught in the middle. .. Welcome to another Executioner Knights' tale! When Caius d’Avignon is sent north at the request of a cousin of William Marshal to help in a dispute between neighbors, Caius couldn’t have imagined how his life would change. Caius is one of the Marshal’s premier knights, a man who served in The Levant with many of the Marshal’s agents, but he had one distinct difference – he’d been branded The Britannia Viper by the Saracen commanders for his hard strike. There is no one fiercer in battle. Therefore, William Marshal has great confidence that Caius will solve the situation – if not by diplomacy, then by the sword. But Caius is caught off-guard by the situation when he arrives. The Marshal’s cousin is an unscrupulous and cruel man who has all but decimated his neighbors and demands they be destroyed. When Caius goes to speak to the neighbors to demand their unconditional surrender, the first thing he sees is a woman of astounding beauty. Emelisse de Thorington is that woman. Caius is drawn into the feud whether or not he wants to be. He comes to discover that the Marshal’s cousin is wicked and has harassed a noble family for years while telling William Marshal something quite different. The man is a thief and a liar. But Caius can’t tell the Marshal that without jeopardizing his relationship with the man. There’s also the not-so-small fact that he’s fallen in love with the strong but battered Emelisse. Will the career knight choose love over his career? Find out in yet another exciting Executioner Knights adventure! less

1217 A. D. – Executioner Knight Kevin de Lara finally has his moment to shine. Kevin breaks out from under his powerful brother's shadow (Sean de Lara from Lord of the Shadows) and becomes a great knight on his own. But there's just one problem. .. the woman he loves may very well cause his downfall. .. Since reconciling with his brother, Kevin has become a powerful garrison commander along the Welsh marches for the de Lara empire... more1217 A. D. – Executioner Knight Kevin de Lara finally has his moment to shine. Kevin breaks out from under his powerful brother's shadow (Sean de Lara from Lord of the Shadows) and becomes a great knight on his own. But there's just one problem. .. the woman he loves may very well cause his downfall. .. Since reconciling with his brother, Kevin has become a powerful garrison commander along the Welsh marches for the de Lara empire. As an agent of William Marshal, his directive is to keep the local Welsh barons under control at all costs, and Kevin becomes a diplomat. But the Welsh lords only tell him what he wants to hear. Secretly, they are planning a rebellion to gain back de Lara properties they believe belong to the Welsh. Juliandra ferch Gethin is a daughter of two worlds – a Welsh father, an English mother. Juliandra’s father has committed an offense against the de Lara empire and has consequently been jailed. When Juliandra disguises herself as a servant and sneaks into the castle to free her father, she can’t get past Kevin. When he discovers her true identity, he formulates a plan to marry her simply to keep her father and his allies under control. It’s a tactic and nothing more. Or so he thinks. Sometimes the arrogance of a man is only exceeded by his love for a woman. Join Kevin and Juliandra on their journey of rebellion, redemption, and the realization of a love that cannot be denied. Kevin married Juliandra to control the Welsh, but it’s very possible that she may be the one controlling the English… through him. less

A medieval version of the Ghost of Christmas Future. .. No one survives an Executioner Knight and least of all, Maxton of Loxbeare. But when he married his wife and had children—three little girls, right away—Maxton grew a heart. He became a devoted and dedicated father who loved his children dearly. But the Executioner Knight in him still lived. So after a very bad dream, Maxton sees that, for his daughters’ sake, he must change. Published in the. O Night Divine. anthology.

It's Christopher de Lohr's bastard son, Peter, in a tale that could change the stars of the House of de Lohr forever. .. When religion and politics don't meet, it's an explosion that could tear the Executioner Knights—and England—apart forever. .. Peter de Lohr is the illegitimate son of the greatest knight in the realm, though he has been accepted by his father. Not only accepted—embraced. Peter is well-loved by everyone, an enormous and powerful knight in the image of his famous sire... moreIt's Christopher de Lohr's bastard son, Peter, in a tale that could change the stars of the House of de Lohr forever. .. When religion and politics don't meet, it's an explosion that could tear the Executioner Knights—and England—apart forever. .. Peter de Lohr is the illegitimate son of the greatest knight in the realm, though he has been accepted by his father. Not only accepted—embraced. Peter is well-loved by everyone, an enormous and powerful knight in the image of his famous sire. He is also an Executioner Knight, and one of the very best. A great marriage is expected of him, it is presumed, to the daughter of a high-placed warlord. Until he meets Liora ben Thad. Petite, raven-haired and blue-eyed, Liora is the exquisite and glamorous daughter of a very prosperous goldsmith. She is also a Jewess, her father being a jeweler to the king. It is a time of great prosperity for the Jews of London, with King John being surprisingly fair to them, far more equitable than to some of his own barons. When Peter sees Liora, all other women—and quite possibly his plans for the future—cease to exist. But that comes at a price. The high-placed warlord and his daughter will not go quietly, and they certainly will not relinquish a prize like Peter de Lohr to a woman of lesser social status. So begins a plot to separate Peter from Liora, a sinister plan that will threaten the House of de Lohr and the Executioner Knights. .. and everything they believe in. One that puts Peter right in the line of fire. Will two cultures, and two religions, and a royal order keep Peter and Liora apart? Or will their love find a way? Watch the Executioner Knights take sides in this delicious—and unusual—love story. less

When Morgan de Wolfe, commander of Richmond Castle, is called by his liege Caius d’Avignon (Winter of Solace) into the full-fledged world of the Executioner Knights to go deep under cover, a de Wolfe becomes a Wolfe in sheep’s clothing for the sake of William Marshal and his spy ring... moreWhen Morgan de Wolfe, commander of Richmond Castle, is called by his liege Caius d’Avignon (Winter of Solace) into the full-fledged world of the Executioner Knights to go deep under cover, a de Wolfe becomes a Wolfe in sheep’s clothing for the sake of William Marshal and his spy ring. Will a de Wolfe be the greatest Executioner Knight of all? Morgan de Wolfe, cousin to Edward de Wolfe, Earl of Wolverhampton (and father of William de Wolfe of The Wolfe), finds himself the perfect man for an Executioner Knight’s job. Assuming the identity of a dead man, he makes his way to the Welsh border to infiltrate his way into a castle stolen by a Marshal enemy. His task is to use the dead man’s identity to reclaim the castle. What he didn’t count on was a woman who could quite possibly ruin his mission. And possibly even his life. Amarantha de la Haye’s father assumed control of Mount Grace when King John betrayed the owners and confiscated the castle. Unaware of how, exactly, her father came to command the mighty castle and control its silver mine, Amarantha has lived in peace at Mount Grace, an educated and clever young woman but finds herself a pawn of her ambitious father. When a chance meeting with Morgan sees sparks fly between the two of them, she has no idea that she will be the key to Morgan’s mission… and possibly her own destruction. The Wolfe fangs are sharpening. Join Morgan and Amarantha on a complex journey of lies, deceit, betrayal, and ultimately the power of love. Will Morgan obey William Marshal? Or will he obey his heart? Of Mortal Fury is part of the USA Today bestselling Executioner Knights series. less

He’s an Executioner Knight with a royal secret that could blow England apart. She’s the last of the bloodlines from the High Kings of Ireland. Between the two of them, they have more royal blood in them than anyone alive, but royal blood can be far more of a curse and far less of a privilege when dealing with secrets that could bring down a kingdom. And destroy a love that was never supposed to happen... moreHe’s an Executioner Knight with a royal secret that could blow England apart. She’s the last of the bloodlines from the High Kings of Ireland. Between the two of them, they have more royal blood in them than anyone alive, but royal blood can be far more of a curse and far less of a privilege when dealing with secrets that could bring down a kingdom. And destroy a love that was never supposed to happen. Tristan de Royans was raised by the House of de Royans, but de Royans blood does not flow through his veins. As the secret love child of Alys of France and Henry II, Tristan has been kept hidden since the day of his birth. Aware of his true parentage, he bears the shield of the royal house in the course of his duties, hating that he bears the crimson shield of his real family. A family that wants to kill him. William Marshal has kept Tristan protected all these years. Having fostered in the best homes, Tristan is a knight’s knight – a warrior beyond compare. The Marshal has need of Tristan’s strength in Wales, protecting properties belonging to Ajax de Velt, but before Tristan can assume his post, a chance meeting changes the course of his life. Enter Andromeda "Andie" de Coursey. Andie is as unique as Tristan is. Her maternal grandfather is the last Norse-Gaelic king of Dublin, Ascall mac Ragnaill, and much like Tristan, royal blood was a curse. Pursued by her grandfather’s enemies, she was sent into hiding a long time ago with an Irish-Norman family who changed her name. As it turned out, King John wanted to use her as a bargaining chip when the time was right, but when he died, his ambition to utilize her died with him. Now, Andie is little more than a servant in a Norman house, hidden from the world. Her future seems bleak. Until she meets Tristan. The hardened Plantagenet warrior is immediately smitten with the beautiful woman with the pale blue eyes. With her bloodlines, and his, they could effectively rule nations if they were to join forces, but in their case, the relationship they form is born from love… not conquest. But there are those who seek to use Andie in just that manner. Conquest. Join Tristan and Andie in an adventure of a lifetime, where a love that was never meant to be suddenly becomes the very air they breathe. As factions endeavor to tear them apart, a love for the ages refuses to die. Tristan must bring out the king in him to survive. And Andromeda must bring out the queen. Love, as they discover, is the strongest force on earth. The Crimson Shield is part of the USA Today Bestselling Executioner Knights series. less

Get ready for another passionate adventure from the Executioner Knights universe. It’s a battle for true love in this stunning and diverse Medieval epic set in Plantagenet England. Welcome to the world of THE BLACK DRAGON! Addax al-Kort was not born in England. As the heir to the throne of a defunct distant kingdom (near present day Pakistan), Addax came to England with a trade caravan when he was very young... moreGet ready for another passionate adventure from the Executioner Knights universe. It’s a battle for true love in this stunning and diverse Medieval epic set in Plantagenet England. Welcome to the world of THE BLACK DRAGON! Addax al-Kort was not born in England. As the heir to the throne of a defunct distant kingdom (near present day Pakistan), Addax came to England with a trade caravan when he was very young. He became a page for a powerful knight and worked his way through the ranks and protocols of Medieval England to become a full-fledged English knight serving William Marshal. Addax is part of the brotherhood of Executioner Knights serving the Marshal, but he has a great talent for the tournament circuit. Competing under a standard emblazoned with black dragon, he becomes quite rich. But something changes the course of his life forever. A man he thought was a friend. Addax and Maximillian de Grey, a fellow competitor, are close friends, so close that when Maximillian’s father dies, Addax leaves the tournament circuit to go with his friend to help secure his new legacy as the Earl of Dorchester. Maximillian marries a woman of his father’s choosing and that’s where the trouble begins, for Maximillian is not noble man when it comes to women. He doesn't want a wife and he makes that abundantly clear. He has mistresses, openly, in front of his new wife, and steps on everything that marriage stands for. But the new wife isn't any ordinary woman. Emmeline de Witt is a sweet, beautiful woman who doesn’t deserve what Maximillian is dishing out. Addax is put in the position of comforting his friend’s wife simply out of duty and a sense of compassion, but the inevitable happens. When the woman Addax loves is abused by her husband, will he look the other way because of the sanctity of marriage? Or will he fight for the woman who has captured his heart, no matter what happens to him in the end? He's a man of honor, above all. .. but will honor be what he chooses? Addax has lost everything in his life – his throne, his identity, his family. But Emmeline. .. Emme. .. gives him hope that he can know joy once again. In her, he can see his destiny. Or his death. Don't miss this rip-roaring Executioner Knight romance! ! Read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited! ! less

It's another Executioner Knight’s tale featuring the younger prince of Kitara – and he’s about to blow Medieval England wide open! Forced marriages, secrets, sins, and scoundrels run rampant in this blockbuster Medieval tale! Essien al-Kort was not born in England. Having been exiled from his homeland far to the east, he has experienced more suffering in his lifetime in most. But the crusading knights were good to him and he grew up in a Christian world, eventually finding his way to England... moreIt's another Executioner Knight’s tale featuring the younger prince of Kitara – and he’s about to blow Medieval England wide open! Forced marriages, secrets, sins, and scoundrels run rampant in this blockbuster Medieval tale! Essien al-Kort was not born in England. Having been exiled from his homeland far to the east, he has experienced more suffering in his lifetime in most. But the crusading knights were good to him and he grew up in a Christian world, eventually finding his way to England. As a fully-fledged knight under Ajax de Velt and Christopher de Lohr, Essien is an elite warrior among warriors. He’s also a highly skilled tournament competitor, like his older brother, and these days, he’s making a fortune as the tournament knight known as the God of Vengeance. But his fortune will only take him so far. Enter Catalina de Barenton. Catalina’s father is an ally and neighbor of Christopher de Lohr (Rise of the Defender). The man has expressed his desire to Christopher that his widowed daughter should remarry and believes the fact that she has two young children will work against her. However, she's an heiress, and Christopher sees Essien as a candidate, not only in marriage, but as an ally when he inherits the de Barenton properties through marriage. The only problem is that Catalina has no desire to remarry… not even after she meets Essien. And her husband, who is presumed dead, may not be dead, after all. The mystery deepens. Join Essien and Catalina in a unique and powerful love story as they navigate the complexities of a forced marriage that eventually becomes their lifeline. From the rocky start to the breathtaking conclusion, God of Vengeance is a story for the ages. Read in KINDLE UNLIMITED! Executioner Knights rule! ! less